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BEMUSED

marked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed

The meaning of the word bemused is marked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed.

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viablecapable of living
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
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prattleprate
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leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
germinateto cause to sprout or develop